Painting

I am a painter from the Crowsnest Pass, who has a love for Fernie through the connections I’ve made with dear friends and the creative community here. You should at least know this about me: my outdoor preference is paddling down the Elk River over downhill skiing any day because I cannot bear the chairlift for fear of heights. And no, skinning up the slopes does not make up for this problem.

As an artist I’ve attempted to make a career out of trying to make the world a more beautiful place. I understand that beauty is quite subjective, but my overarching goal is to treat the planet, and humanity, like I’m on a multi-decade hike—to leave the place better than I found it. It turns out that that is a more complicated task than I ever thought it would be.

Event Date(s): 
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

The celebration will be held on The Arts Station deck and the artwork will be available to view in The Arts Station Gallery.

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join Sue Hanlon for a fun night of painting! No experience required, all materials are provided. Masks & proof of vaccination with QR code are required.

To find out more details on this event, go here.

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Time: 
10:00am - 6:00pm

The 2021 Banner Project Launch is here! This year you will be able to come to view the banners on September 15th from 10am-6pm.

Capacity limits will apply, proof of vaccination is required as well as masks. You can sponsor a banner through the Arts Station website opening at 10am on Wednesday, September 15th at 10am. 

Event Date(s): 
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Time: 
8:45am - 4:00pm

En Plein Air Painting at Island Lake Lodge with Melanie MacVoy 

Event Date(s): 
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Each week you will be focusing on a different medium, with demos and facilitation led by experts in each respective medium. While learning and creating enjoy a glass of wine to spice up the night! This is the perfect chance to learn something new or develop your skills with other like-minded people. Art in the Eve takes place In The Arts Station Theatre.

The cost is $20 and includes basic materials and a glass of wine! Additional materials/tools are encouraged to bring if you have them. A second glass of wine can be purchased during the workshop!

Event Date(s): 
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time: 
2:00pm

It's Deadline Day for The Arts Station's Banner Project Call for Entry.

To apply click here!

Late submissions will not be accepted, if you need assistance please don't wait to ask for help. 

Frequently asked questions: Youtube Video

 

 

Event Date(s): 
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Time: 
7:00pm - 9:00pm

This week Art in the Eve will feature oil painting with Tara Higgins.

Tara Higgins’ bold brush strokes and intuitive sense of colour allow her paintings to become striking impressions of the unrefined, richly textured landscapes that inspire her.

Walking along 2nd Avenue today you would be surprised to learn that 20 years ago the arts scene in Fernie was less than vibrant. Today, a stroll through our historic downtown is a cultural shopping feast. 

Diversity is the name of the game in the Fernie Arts Scene and within a three-block radius you can find an array of makers and artists. Painters, stain glass artists, blacksmiths, photographers, weavers, felters, potters, leatherworkers, jewellers, Fernie represents it all.